Lions' Ernie Sims, Larry Foote remain sidelined at practice

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions will face one of the best offensive teams in the league on Sunday and they might be without two starting linebackers.

Ernie Sims (hamstring) did not practice today and is expected to miss the game against the Minnesota Vikings. Larry Foote (knee) did not practice for a second consecutive day, but his status for Sunday's game is unknown.

Rookie safety Loius Delmas (right leg) was at practice for a second consecutive day and should start, and defensive end Dewayne White (toe) returned to practice after missing one day.